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NextStep quits EPS foam recycling

With the processing of block foam so cost-ineffective,

NextStep aims to sharpen its focus on its strengths

By Susan Palmer The Register-Guard

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NextStep no longer accepting EPS foam for recycling

NextStep Recycling announced today that due to increased costs, EPS block foam (commonly referred to as Styrofoam) will no longer be accepted at their Eugene, OR recycling facility beginning July 1, 2009.

Eugene, OR - Over the last 4 years, NextStep Recycling staff estimate they have recycled over 288 tons (576,000 pounds) of EPS foam for Lane County residents, businesses, and municipalities. EPS foam is 98% air. NextStep has collected EPS foam at its Eugene facility, at community cleanup events, and provided pickup services for local businesses. Presently, the block foam is baled, densified, and transported to PLC Recycling in Portland, OR where it is then extruded and sold to a company that manufactures high-end picture frames from the recycled material. Due to lack of funds, NextStep will no longer be offering this recycling service.

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HIRING full cycle bookkeeper

NextStep is recruiting for a full cycle bookkeeper with strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively, who has prior QuickBooks Pro and nonprofit experience. Job includes A/P, A/R, payroll, state and federal taxes reporting, meeting with Board finance committee monthly, SAIF reporting, health insurance and benefits, company insurance administration, manager meetings.
Please send your resumes with references we can contact to
jobsatnextsteprecycling.org.